Alumni tour: May 25-June 1, 2020
Off the beaten path from Yellowstone to Glacier
Lake McDonald, Montana. (Photo: Jonathan C. Wheeler via Creative Commons)
Explore the beauty and history of Montana and Yellowstone National Park with President Steve Bahls and Jane Easter Bahls from May 25-June 1, 2020. Dr. Brian Leech, associate professor of history at Augustana, also will join the group. He will present lectures, help as a tour guide and recommend “can’t miss” destinations throughout the trip! (The following itinerary is subject to change.)
Itinerary
May 25
Arrive in Bozeman. Travel to Pray for welcome reception and dinner.
May 26
Tour the Grand Loop of Yellowstone National Park. From Old Faithful, take a one-hour drive to West Yellowstone.
Old Faithful, Yellowstone Park. (Photo: Viplav Valluri via Creative Commons)
May 27
On the way to Virginia City, stop at the Quake Lake Visitor Center. Then head to Butte for the evening.
May 28
Explore the unique western town of Butte with Dr. Brian Leech, Augustana associate professor of history.
May 29
On the way to Missoula, stop in Anaconda and visit Grant-Kohrs Ranch, a National Historic Site. In Missoula, check into a riverside hotel, then explore the downtown and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Butte, Montana. (Photo: Tracy Elizabeth via Creative Commons)
May 30
Head north through the Flathead Valley and visit St. Ignatius Mission and National Bison Range on the way to Glacier National Park. At Glacier, go to the visitor center at Apgar Village on Lake McDonald for an introduction to the park.
May 31
The day begins with a guided hike to the Trail of the Cedars and Avalanche Lake (trail conditions permitting). After a picnic lunch, take an afternoon cruise across Lake McDonald. Enjoy a farewell reception and dinner at nearby Belton Chalet.
June 1
Head to the Glacier airport for a flight home after a relaxing morning.
Cost
The cost is $3,825 per person, double occupancy – includes hotel accommodations, meals (except two dinners), coach bus transportation, guided hiking activities and excursions, services of two expert naturalist guides, park entrance fees, snack/drinks in vehicles, most gratuities.
The pricing does not include air travel to Bozeman and from Whitefish, guest incidentals, alcoholic beverages (other than drinks at the welcome and farewell dinner), guide gratuities.
Trip minimum – 20 participants; maximum – 40 participants
For more details or to register for the trip, contact:
Off the Beaten Path (information and registration)
800-445-2995 or 406-586-1311
travel@offthebeatenpath.com
Kelly Read ’02 Noack (information)
309-794-7474 or kellynoack@augustana.edu
